Air deflector



E. STRONG AIR DEFLECTOR Jan. 24, 1933.

Filed Jan. 2, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Inventor be $77017 Q01 2 Allomey E. STRONG AIR DEFLECTOR Jan. 24, 1933.

2 Sheets-$het 2 Filed Jan. 2, 1931 Inventor jazz/8 ,J f "d/y Attorney Patented Jan. 24, 1933 EUNIGE STRONG, F STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA AIR DEFLECTOR Application filed January 2, 1931.

This invention relates to an air deflectorfor a window, and the primary object of the invention is to provide a deflector which may be so arranged relative to a window whereby the lower sash of the window may be kept open for obtaining the proper ventilation of the room, and which is provided with suitable means whereby a disinfectant may be mingled with the air entering the room for purifying the air of the room.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character which is adjustable so that it will fit windows of different widths, the device being provided with suitable means for securing the same in position.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent during a study of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a view showing the invention in use.

Figure 2 is a vertical transverse sectional view taken substantially on the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a view of the device viewing the same from the inner side thereof.

Figure 4 is an end elevational view thereof.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary top plan view of an end portion of the device.

The device, as shown in the drawings comprises a pair of plates 1 and 2, and which are slidably connected by the flanges 3 on one plate engaging the edges of the other plate.

The plate provided with the flanges 3, in this instance, the plate being that designated by the reference character 2, is, opposite each flange 3 pressed inwardly to provide longitudinally extending ribs 4. The edges of plate 1 engaged by the flanges 3 are folded baokwardly upon themselves as at 5 for frietional engagement with the ribs 4 whereby plates 1 and 2 are maintained in slidable engagement with one another against casual movement relative to one another A corner plate 6 is hinged to the outer end of each of the plates 1, 2 as shown at 7 and each corner plate or piece 6 at its outer edge is provided with a flange 8. Each of the Serial No. 506,217. i.

flanges 8 is provided with suitable apertures 9 adjacent the upper ends of the flanges for accommodating bolts or other suspension elements 10 suitably arranged on the outer face of the sides of a window frame A. 7

Either oftheplates 1 or 2 but preferably and as herein shown, plate 1 has on the inner face thereof a disinfectant holder 11 apertured to provide a series of relatively spaced air slots 12. A suitable disinfectant may be poured into the disinfectant'holder' 11 throughthe air slots 12, and it will also be apparent that air passing into the room through the opened window, will pass through'the air slots 12 and over the disinfectant so that the fumes from the disinfectant will intermingle with and purifying the air entering the room.

The container or holder 11 is leakproof and is capable of containing a liquid disinfectant as such has been found most practical for purifying the air in this manner;

When the parts are assembled and positioned in Figures 1, 2 and 4, it will be seen that the lower edges of plates 1 and 2 will rest on the sill of the Window, and the air 'l5 entering through the open window will be forced upwardly to pass' over the upper portion of the deflector, the air being purified as it passes over the disinfectant container or holder 11.

s The structure being longitudinally adjustable, it can be readily adapted to windows of various width, and when not in use can be folded into a neat compass. I

Even though I have herein shown and described the preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be understood that the same is susceptible of further changes comprehended by the spirit of the invention as herein described, and the scopeof the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is: 7

An air deflector for a window comprising a pair of laterally slidable plates, one of said plates being flanged longitudinally of its upper and lower edges to provide guide grooves, and being provided adjacent each groove with a longitudinally extending rib, the other plate being slidable in said guide 3100 grooves and having its upper and lower edges respectively folded upon themselves for frictional engagement with the said ribs, and a flanged corner plate hinged to the outer end of each slidable plate havingmeans for attachment to a Window frame.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature.

- EUNICE STRONG. 

